Colombia aims to lease canal area for 200 years
Washington January 22 Colombia's minister discussed with Jay Walker president of the canal commission Colombia seeks a long term lease for the canal route while retaining sovereignty. The proposal would grant the United States control over the territory for 200 years with a renewal option, and Colombia would receive assurances of its sovereignty.
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Washington
Colom
Jay Walker
Lab
Canal Commission
Colombia
Canal
Wil
Unitedtates Abec
United States
Fragmentary local note from a historic page item
A damaged OCR fragment names a person or place in a terse local item. Readable details are limited but the record preserves a proper noun and a brief event hint.
Timber sale near Wallace and Moscow details revealed
C B Steunenberg of the state land board reports a timber sale to Wisconsin Lumber Co of Superior valued at one dollar per thousand white pine and seventy five cents per thousand red and yellow pine. Purchasers deposit 71000 to state banks as faith, with remaining balance to be paid when title transfers. In Washington, Inland Empire Horticultural and Floricultural association prepares for a regional session in Moscow. Notable attendees include E A Bryan and J A McLean with dairy commissioner RK A McDonald and others.
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Wise
C. B. Steunenberg
State Land Board
Wallace Moscow
Iit
Steunenberg
Wisconsin Og
Wear Superior
Wis
Moscow
Wash
Pratt
Wate
Hertland
Northwest
Promie Horticulturists
E. A. Bryan
Washington Agricultural
J. A. McLean
Pen of
Idaho
Ianu 5S
Moree
Genpo
Northern
Pasoal
Notables Arrive on Steamship Celtic
York January 22 reports the steamship Celtic due today carrying notable passengers including Lord DeGray Jormy England’s champion sport and former embassy member, Lady the widow of the Earl, a sister of the Earl, Henry Wild chairman of Leyland Line, and Honorable William James of Harland and Dipbuiting Company.
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York
Celtic
Lord DeGray
Jormy
England
Sipon
Alabama
Eiarl
Earl
Henry Wild
The
Leyland Line
William James Ao
Harland and Dipbuiting Company
Election of Miners officers and deferral of charges
Routine bus meeting records the election of officers for the Miners and the deferral of Meredith’s charges against Mitchell and Secretary Wil until the next session. Dellove and M reelected amid ongoing reports and routine notices.
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Ac AO
Yeuter
Meredith
Mitchell
Wilbeen
Wil- M
Nominations and Treaty Talks Chronicle Brief
The press notes nominations including W. Bowers of San Diego and United States attorney Marret of Idaho. Reports cover a bank robbery in Kentucky with about $1, the thieves fleeing. A treaty with the West Indies is described as advancing toward completion in Washington this week.
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the Press
Senate
W. Bowers, Sons
San Diego
Cal
United States
Marret
Idaho
Solemn Services Observed Across Britain and Dominion
Observances marked the first anniversary of Queen Victoria's death in England and Canada with half mast displays and memorial services. In Windsor the royal family attended a mausoleum service. wreaths from foreign royalty were laid. In Toronto similar observances featured violet wear by women. Windsor services were led by Windsor’s dean, with St. George's choir directed by Sir Frederick Bridge. The event united the king, queen, and other royal members.
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London
All
England
Queen Victoria
Wrogmore
Duke of Connaught
Princeus Christian
Windsor
St. George's Chapel
Sir Frederick Bridge
Will Liam
Czar
Russia
Toronto
Ont
Royal Mausoleum
Frogmore
Cassatt Wedding Unites Pennsylvanian Railway Heiress
Mine Miiva Cassatt wed W Plunket Stewart in James Church Philadelphia. The ceremony featured white roses and glowing tapers, followed by a wedding breakfast at the bride’s home in Hittenhome Square. The bride is daughter of A J Cassatt, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, a longtime Philadelphia society figure. The groom is a Baltimore businessman.
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Pennsylvanian Railway Company
Philadelphia
Mine Miiva Cassatt
W. Plunket Stewart
Bt James Church
Hittenhome Square
A. J. Casnatt
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Baltimore
Quiet Providence wedding of Miss Mary Fiske and Lieut Wells
A note from Providence reports the quiet wedding of Miss Mary Fiske, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. George Mcellan Fiske, to Lieut. Wells of the A E Xx. The ceremony was attended only by family and intimate friends.
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Providence
R. 1
Mary Fiske
George Mcellan Fiske
Wells
Charity Ball at Academy of Music Garners Big Interest
The annual charity ball in Philadelphia at the Academy of Music promises social and financial success. Proceeds will benefit several hospitals with numerous preball dinners planned. Army and navy personnel, plus visitors from New York Washington and Baltimore, will attend amid strong ticket demand and some late reservations.
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Philadelphia
The
Academy of Music
Army
Navy
New York
Washington
Baltimore
Fire destroys entire north side of Council business district
A Tuesday afternoon blaze in Council Idaho destroyed the north side of the square, wiping out most business houses. Fire started in the Cohen Criss warehouse at 2 o clock and quickly spread to the adjacent hardware store, burning both structures and their stock with no fire department to stop the blaze. Firemen saved stock where possible, but buildings and contents were largely ruined.
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Phelan
Council Drug Company
W. Campbe
T. H. Herline
John Nelson
State Bank of Idaho
Weiner
Council
Cohen & Criss Hardware
Sam Criss
Haas Bros
Welver
Welner
Flamen
Cohen & Criss
Seattle Church Fire Destroys Trinity Parish Cathedral
The Trinity Parish Episcopal church at Eighth Avenue and Damon Street in Seattle was destroyed by a fire that started about 2 o clock. The stone walls remain but the roof is gone and the interior is wrecked. The church had an outlay of 86 000 dollars and recent improvements brought costs toward 75 000 dollars. Several Munich memorial windows and other furnishings were lost.
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Seattle
Trinity Parish Episcopal Church
Eighth Avenue
Damon Street
Munich
Teller Seeks Salvation for Scheeper in Boer War
Washington January 22 The House considered the urgent deficiency bill in committee of the whole. In the Senate Teller introduced a resolution urging the president to request Great Britain to reconsider the execution of Commander Schoepers of the Boer army. He promised to present indisputable proof that Britain's actions violate civilized welfare and urged government or others to act in humanity's interest.
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Washington
Senate
Teller
Great Britain
Theodore Braemer Denies $400,000 Charge, Mansion Owner
Cincinnati January 22 morning paper reports Theodore Braemer a longtime Scro tch Brothers employee facing a $400000 shortfall. Braemer says he has turned over $71000 to lawyers to indemnify the company for possible accounting errors. He earned a small salary yet lives in one of the city’s most magnificent mansions.
Million Dollar Curbing Royalties Claim Shakes Chicago
Israel Landis says he patented a metallic curb device used with asphalt paving and claims royalties could reach 50 million dollars. He alleges thousands nationwide adopted the curb without authority, and years of secrecy used to preserve a potential claim for royalties. The U S circuit court for minor claims supports his contention. several users have settled.
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Chicago
Israel Landis
United States
Unted States Circuit Court
Daniel Come to Judge Blot Machines Interpreted as Drummers
Cincinnati police judge Luchers dismissed saloonist arrests for penny slot machines found on the ground that gambling occurs with the devices. The court noted machines function as drummers and not as gambling devices.
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Daniel
Cincinnati
Luchers
Bayonet Tip Lungs Found In Veteran Soldier
James W. Plunkett, a 20 year Army veteran now in Los Angeles, coughed up the tip of a bayonet believed swallowed with food. Doctors suspect consumption. he may recover. Plunkett previously served with the 41st United States Volunteer Infantry and used his bayonet as a can opener.
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Os Angeles
James W. Plunkett
Pluskett
41St
United States Volunteer Infantry
Prince Henry to Attend New York Press Banquet
The New York Staate Zeitung reports Prince Henry has accepted an invitation to a banquet in his honor by the American press during his U S visit. The Waldorf Astoria is likely venue with editors and publishers of major papers invited. About 600 to 700 attendees are expected. Proceedings will be in English and several leading American press figures will speak.
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New York
New York Staate Zeitung
Prince Henry
Waldorf-Astoria
United States
Bible found after fruitless search for coronation copy
London, Jan. 22. The Lord Chamberlain's office located the Bible tied at the coronation of Queen Victoria after a long search. It is to be used to make an exact duplicate for the forthcoming coronation of King Edward. The volume was found in the session of the Bishop of Guildford's nephew, a grandson of Bishop Sumner, who held it when Bishop of Winchester.
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London
Victoria
Edward
Guild
Tora
Fshop
Sumner
Winchester
Interstate baseball pact eyed for Vicksburg city
In Vicksburg Mississippi on January 22 a meeting will decide forming an eight club interstate baseball association. Proposed clubs include Jackson, Meridian, Columbus, Corinth, Vicksburg, Tuscaloosa, Baton Rouge and other southern cities as potential members.
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Vicksburg
Mine
Interstate Baseball Association
Jackson
Memyly In
Tenn
Groeenville
Columbus
Woeat + Point
Aberdeen
Corinth
Natehex
Meridian
Yaaco City
Mina
Baton Rowe
Tuskuioowa
Ala
Fish and Game Protectors Meet in Burlington
Burlington Michigan January 22 North American Fish and Game Protection Association held its annual meeting discussing deforestation wholesale slaughter of game preservation of fish and the colonization of inland waterways with bass to boost populations and habitat protection.
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Fish and Game
Burlington
Mich
North American Fish and Game Protection Association
Talladega Stock Breeders Meet Opens in Court House
The annual meeting of the State Stock Breeders Association began in Talladega with a large attendance. President Carey of Auburn opened the session and will preside over a program of papers and discussions to be carried out.
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Talladega
Ala
State
Minnesota Bee Keeper's Association Meeting Topics
Winona Minnesota January 22 on the closing day of the Minnesota Bee Keeper's Association meeting discussed wintering bees queen rearing and shipping wave of separators honey production and marketing hives frames and sections feeding bees drones comb foundations and bee pasturage.
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Winona
Minn
Minnesota Bee Keeper's Association
Prince Henry Visit Itinerary Set for Boston Chicago St Louis
Washington January 22 The committee of arrangements for the visit of Prince Henry decided to place Boston Chicago and St Louis on his itinerary today. The claims of other citizens have not yet been passed upon.
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Washington
Prince Henry
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
Kaiserhelm Effort Aims at South Africa Peace
Manchester report says The Guardian has good reason to believe Kaiserhelm uses its influence to help broker peace in South Africa. The remark emphasizes a diplomatic role amid ongoing tensions and potential settlements.
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Manchester
the Guardian Today
Kaiserhelm
South Africa
Wolves devour wedding party near Usiosa Servia
Arty Vienna reports a wolf attack near Usiosa in Servia where a wedding party including the bride groom and 20 guests were killed or eaten. The incident shocks local residents and authorities investigate the wild animal danger.
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Vienna
Usiosa
Servia
Destroyer Crane in Accident Off Falmouth
Portamouth England Jan 22 Rumor says a torpedo destroyer crane has met with an accident off Falmouth with no official confirmation yet.
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Portamouth
England
Falmouth
Croker's Lonesome Going
Ker sailed for England this only a few friends bade him goodbye.
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Croker
Ker
England
Austrian Heiress Weds Poor Lieutenant in Vienna
Archduchess Elizabeth, daughter of Princess Stephanie and the late crown prince Rudolph, wed Prince Otto Von Winderseherate a penniless lieutenant in the American army. Before the ceremony the archduchess renounced her throne claim in a ceremony attended by the emperor and royal family. A U S dispatch from Colombia reported insurgent activity at Colon and a separate London dispatch notes Kitchener’s report on Moffa and a running battle with captures and cattle losses.
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Vienna
Elizabeth
Stephanie
Rudolph
Otto von Winderseherate
Masquerade Ball of Cercle Francais de Harmonie in Madison Square Garden
In New York on January 22 the Cercle Francais de Harmonie held its 36th annual masquerade ball at Madison Square Garden. About 8000 revelers danced in elaborate costumes including a Trilby, a Queen of the May, Zouaves, and soldiers. The show featured a grand march, many dances, and vivid tableaux as attendees cavorted in a lively French ball atmosphere into the early hours.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Cercle Francais de Harmonie
Madison Ware
Lly
Cercle
Bam
Kaiser Wilhelm
Trilby
Prince
Charming
Ailken Howe
Hey
Quiet Wheat Market Report From Big Exchanges
Reported by J L Ray Co Pendleton Chicago Board of Trade and New York Stock Exchange Brokers New York Jan 22 the wheat market was very quiet today and the range was only a half cent Liverpool closed % lower 63 New York opened 54% and sold between 84% and 86% Chicago opened 70% and closed 66% The winter wheat area has had snowfall which aided conditions Closed today 46 Sugar 122% Btuel 424 St Paul 162% Union Pacific 100% Wheat in Chicago Jan 22 Wheat 7% 19% Wheat in San Francisco Jan 22 Wheat 110%
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J. L. Ray & Co
Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Liverpool
Chicago
St. Paul
Union Pacific
American tour concert opens at Carnegie Hall
London reports that he will perform in the United States today as part of his American tour. The note mentions a concert at Carnegie Hall in New York on February 16. The piece emphasizes the touring schedule and venue details for the artist.
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London
United States
Carnegie Ball
New York
Marconi sails for Europe amid engagement dispute
New York reports Marconi departed today for Europe and refused further comment on ending his engagement with Miss Holdman. The terse exchange leaves the romance unresolved as he begins his trip.
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New York
Marconi
Europe
Holdman
Inland Telephone Lands Twenty Year Franchise Renewal
In Walla Walla Inland Telephone Company secures a twenty year franchise renewal. The firm pledges to place wires underground in the business center and supply ten city telephones for municipal use. A large brick building is to be erected for a Meek. The city council met yesterday and granted the franchise.
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Walla Walls
Inland Telephone Company
aMeek
Uleh
Aristocratic fowls showcased at Walla Walla show
Walla Walla January reports the third annual poultry show drawing strong participation, with many top birds from Oregon and Washington winning awards. Notable entries include White Leghorns, Plymouth Rocks, Wyandottes, Partridge Cochins, and various Geese and Turkeys, with judges praising the quality as among the Northwest’s best.
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Willa Walla
Fanelere Vielllog
Oregon
Walle Wallae
Matthews
tLaotane
Seth
Wemennth Pave
Onoee Hull Leghorme
Phillipe
Lee Browse
Vince
J. Nite du Leahorns
A Levy
Artin
Stine Partridge
Har Hoff
Plymouth Forks
W. Johnsom
Brown Laghorne
McKinvie
Wyandottes
EK A. McKinvie
Plymouth
Andrew "Taylor
Plymouth Mocks
Drumbeller
Ludwig
Partridge Cochran
F. M. Hodge
Diack Langehane
Groas
Wyandotles
Devid Mary
Minek Loowhees
C Cooper
White
Plymouth Hocke
Drown Leghorns
Fred Stine
Silver Wyandotte
Hh Zell
Huff Leghorns
D. M. Smith
J. J. Robinacon
Pirown
Leghorns
Harred
Plymouth Rocke
BC Mills
Daced Wyandottes
Laghorns
Brown Leghorne
Colfax
J. O. Housekeeper
Barred
Plymouth Hooke Pullman
KB. Hoover
White Low Horne
Milton M Shields
Harned
B. Shielde
Plymouth Rocks
E A Tolen
Buf
Freewater
J. A. Ayres
Plymouth Horns
Binglecomb Low Horns
Dayton
G. A. Parker
White Lee Horns
White Wyandottes
White Ply
Hocks
Elberton
E. Wyandotte
A . Abbey
Lee
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W, Plunkett Stewart
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Trinity Parish
Scheeper
Theodore Braemer
Presse
Minnesota
St Louis
Kalor For
Colon
State Department
Warn
Kitchener
Bruce Namilton
Motha
Mothaeem
Hoschpoort
Laager
Cercle Francais DE
L'Harmonie
New York Market
San Francisco
Paderewski
Walla Walla
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